Extreme MMA Blog

It’s human nature to seek company and want positive reinforcement from others. To back this up, recent studies have proven that working out with a friend increases physical participation and drastically improves fitness levels. This is particularly important for MMA practitioners, because most workouts require two to tango. Don’t have... Read More

It was obvious from a strong Irish accent and a heavily patched gi, that Paul Gallagher was no stranger to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ). A brief introduction told Extreme MMA that their new team member came from an extensive martial arts background. With 8 years of competing experience and a resume spanning across... Read More

By Felisha M. Mina Training for peak performance means having a diet up to scratch. Although it’s common knowledge to stock up on fruit, vegetables, complex carbohydrates and lean meats, meal planning can still go wrong if food’s not prepared in a way that maximises nutrition. This month, we go that... Read More

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By Felisha M. Mina There’s an app for virtually everything these days. In this post, we’ve hand-picked a selection for Mixed Martial Arts fans and practitioners. Our suggestions below can either compliment your training or simply support your interest. So whether you’re a grappler, striker, or just a solid MMA follower, we... Read More

By Felisha M. Mina Within program structures of martial arts academies, certain boxes need to be ticked in order for students to jump from “beginner” to “advanced” classes. Coaches keep an eye on maturity and technical knowledge before making such promotions. If you’ve been training solid for at least three months and you’ve mastered a good range... Read More

Martial arts is a top pick for parents when it comes to choosing extracurricular activities for their kids. Starting it at a young age can lead to all sorts of positives, as students apply their learnt behaviour to their schooling and personal environments. Although it primarily teaches self defence, there are... Read More

By Felisha M. Mina NOVELTY BJJ T-SHIRTS ($15 – $50 USD) There are some really witty and well designed BJJ shirts out there, and let’s face it…there’s no such thing as having too many tees! Great for training, wearing casually, or bumming around in, they’re essential for every jiu-jitsu fanatic’s wardrobe. Right now, we... Read More